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Key sites to see within a fifty-kilometre radius of Geneva:
Rolle Castle
This is a medieval building on the shores of Lake Geneva located in the municipality of the same name.
This is a medieval building on the shores of Lake Geneva located in the municipality of the same name.
Lake Geneva
Between France and Switzerland, Lake Geneva is one of Europe's largest lakes. It’s also a tourist destination with renowned cities (Geneva, Vevey, Montreux...), its vineyards (Lavaux region), nearby ski resorts, and, incidentally, lake cruises or water sports.
Between France and Switzerland, Lake Geneva is one of Europe's largest lakes. It’s also a tourist destination with renowned cities (Geneva, Vevey, Montreux...), its vineyards (Lavaux region), nearby ski resorts, and, incidentally, lake cruises or water sports.
Lausanne
The capital of the canton of Vaud is best known as the home of the International Olympic Committee. Its old town overlooks Lake Geneva. Lausanne is also home to quite a few museums.
The capital of the canton of Vaud is best known as the home of the International Olympic Committee. Its old town overlooks Lake Geneva. Lausanne is also home to quite a few museums.
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Annecy
On the shores of the lake of the same name, it is the capital of Haute-Savoie. The city, known as the "Venice of the Alps" for its canals, features an old quarter with medieval streets.
On the shores of the lake of the same name, it is the capital of Haute-Savoie. The city, known as the "Venice of the Alps" for its canals, features an old quarter with medieval streets.
Fort l'Ecluse
A striking military fort built into the mountainside facing the "Gorge of l'Ecluse". Via ferrata is practiced in the surrounding area.
A striking military fort built into the mountainside facing the "Gorge of l'Ecluse". Via ferrata is practiced in the surrounding area.
Lake Annecy
This large lake, with its stunning setting, is highly popular among residents of Annecy and the surrounding area. It offers a wide range of outdoor activities, from swimming and boating to hiking, cycling, diving, and fishing.
This large lake, with its stunning setting, is highly popular among residents of Annecy and the surrounding area. It offers a wide range of outdoor activities, from swimming and boating to hiking, cycling, diving, and fishing.
Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park
On the Swiss border and spanning three departments (01, 25, 39), this is a mountainous park where you can hike, among other activities.
On the Swiss border and spanning three departments (01, 25, 39), this is a mountainous park where you can hike, among other activities.
Thonon-les-Bains
On the shores of Lake Geneva, this sub-prefecture has an old town and a "fisherman’s village" by the lake. Thonon is also a spa town.
On the shores of Lake Geneva, this sub-prefecture has an old town and a "fisherman’s village" by the lake. Thonon is also a spa town.
Yvoire
A charming medieval village on Lake Geneva, listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France".
A charming medieval village on Lake Geneva, listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France".